Teacup, Toy

Object Name:

Teacup, Toy

Object ID:

1949.011.07 a

Place of Origin:

England

Date:

circa 1870

Description:

Toy Teacup. White soft paste porcelain. Ovoid body with flared rim, shallow pedestal base, and small loop handle with finger rest. Fluted decoration at rim.

Material:

Ceramic
Porcelain - Soft paste

Dimensions:

H-1.6 W-3 Dia-2.5 inches

Provenance:

Used by Miss (Mary S.) Tilton and her sisters (Louise L. and Alice L.) about "75" years ago.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mary S. Tilton

People:

Tilton, Alice L., Tilton, Louise L. (c. 1870- ), Tilton, Mary S. (1867- )

Subjects:

Childhood & youth, Children, Children playing adults, Children's tea parties, Tea ceremonies